AMERICAN METAL MARKET 2018 STEEL SERVICE CENTER OF THE YEAR FINALIST

Posted April 16, 2018

NEW YORK — Finalists spanning the steel industry supply chain have been announced for the 2018 American Metal Market Awards for Steel Excellence.

“We again had an outstanding response in both the quality and quantity of the nominations, reflecting the continued strengthening of the global steel industry and the innovative solutions to further increase competitiveness of individual companies and the industry at large,” said Raju Daswani, chief executive officer of American Metal Market.

This year’s finalists total 53 companies in 15 categories. Nominations were received from throughout the steel supply chain - from tube and pipe companies, producers, service centers, raw materials providers, scrap equipment suppliers and recyclers, to purveyors of technology, logistics, information, financial and legal services critical to the industry.

Finalists were selected by senior American Metal Market editors, and those entries will be scored by steel industry veterans who serve as judges to select the winners. The winners will be announced at the annual Steel Awards Dinner, to be held June 26 in New York in conjunction with the annual global Steel Success Strategies conference presented by American Metal Market and World Steel Dynamics.

Brian Robbins named 2017 Steel Man of the Year

Posted January 29, 2018

The Association of Steel Distributors (ASD) is proud to announce that Brian D. Robbins, CEO of MidWest Materials, has received the 2017 Steel Man of the Year Award. Since 1956, this award has recognized individuals who have made lasting contributions to the steel distribution industry over a significant period of time, and it is the most distinguished honor in the industry.

Upon receiving the award, Robbins felt humbled to become part of this rich legacy. “I am honored to be chosen for this prestigious award. My family has been associated with the steel industry for more than 65 years, and it is humbling to follow in the footsteps of my grandfather, Joseph Koppelman, founder of MidWest Materials, who was one of the earliest members of the ASD and served as its president 50 years ago,” Robbins said, “I look forward to continue working with the FMA (Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International) and ASD to promote another active year of growth, education, communication and furthering friendships.”

Appointment of Rob Loveman

Posted August 30, 2017

MidWest Materials is proud to announce the appointment of Rob Loveman as Director of Sales, Plate Products. Loveman has over 25 years experience in the steel industry serving as Executive Vice-President of Loveman Steel Corporation.

MidWest Materials Leaders Named Finalists For Several Prestigious Awards

Posted May 01, 2017

March 29, 2017 - Brian D. Robbins, CEO (left), and Noreen Koppelman-Goldstein, President (right), have both been chosen as finalists for Platts Global Metals Awards for CEO of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award, respectively. Finalists were chosen from over 100 nominations and will be judged by a panel of international experts. Winners of the 2017 Global Metals Awards will be announced at a black-tie dinner in London in May.

MidWest Materials is also honored to be a finalist for American Metal Market’s Awards for Steel Excellence in the category of Service Center of the Year. AMM, for the eighth year in a row, will honor innovation and excellence in the steel industry in 17 distinct categories. Finalist will be judged by a panel with extensive steel industry leadership experience and winners will be announced at a celebration in New York City in June.

Noreen Koppelman-Goldstein is the daughter of co-founder Joseph Koppelman and Brian D. Robbins represents the third generation of his family to lead MidWest Materials, which is proudly celebrating its 65th Anniversary this year.

“We are extremely proud of being a part of a very impressive group of finalists for each of these awards,” stated Mr. Robbins. “We recognize that we could not achieve these honors without the great efforts of MidWest Materials’ dedicated management team and employees; we are grateful for all their support.”